Couples
Intimate escapes
Smaller, agile vessels, dinners on a quiet beach, a chef cooking to your preferences and dawn yoga on deck.
Bespoke voyages
Your dates,
your route, your table.
A private phinisi voyage shaped around your group — from trip length and pace to menus, celebrations and access needs.
- Days on board
- 4–14
- Guests per boat
- 2–14
- Nights, a typical trip
- 7
- Ahead for July–August
- 6 mo
Your voyage
What you
can shape.
Almost every part of a private voyage is a choice. These are the ones guests change most.
Element
Your choices
Plan ahead
Dates & length
Your choicesThree nights to two weeks; add a day mid-trip
Plan aheadBook about 6 months ahead for July–August
Group
Your choicesCouples to families of 12, boats for 2–14 guests
Plan aheadShare ages and interests early
Pace
Your choicesEarly dives or slow mornings, beaches, villages
Plan aheadAgreed in the planning calls
Dining
Your choicesVegan, gluten-free, halal, allergies
Plan aheadCulinary consultation before departure
Occasions
Your choicesHoneymoons, anniversaries, birthdays
Plan aheadFlowers, cake and music arranged ahead
Specialist guides
Your choicesMarine biologist, photographer, cultural guide
Plan aheadDaily fee, booked with the boat
Access
Your choicesAdapted boarding, cabin choice
Plan aheadAllow 3–4 weeks for changes
Every element is confirmed with the vessel and crew at booking.
Your group
Built around
who is on board.
The same islands feel different with a partner, a family or a team. The plan follows the group.
Dining on board
A menu written
for your table.
Before departure, a culinary consultation records every preference, allergy and restriction — then the chef cooks to it.
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Local produce
Seafood bought from local fishermen and produce from farms on Flores.
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Any diet
Vegan, gluten-free, halal, low-carb or high-protein — without losing flavour.
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Indonesian classics
Cooking classes for dishes such as rendang or gado-gado, and tastings of local spices.
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Evenings ashore
Beach barbecues and dinners under the stars.
Specialist items — a favourite cheese, a rare tea — can be sourced through the provisioning network. Ask early.
Interior fit-out & cabinsComfort & access
Comfort and access,
arranged early.
A detailed pre-arrival consultation covers mobility, medical needs and cabin preferences.
- Raise mobility needs in the first consultation
- Allow 3–4 weeks if boarding or layouts need adapting
- Traditional phinisi are not fully wheelchair accessible
- Hypoallergenic bedding and quiet reading spots on request
- Child safety nets and age-appropriate kit on board
- Medical kit aboard and contact with hospitals in Labuan Bajo
Choosing the right vessel matters more than any later adjustment — share requirements before you book.
Cost & pricing guideOccasions & themes
Milestones
and themed trips.
When the voyage is the backdrop to something bigger.
A private phinisi makes a natural venue for honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays. Flowers, a cake, local musicians or a sunset dinner on a deserted beach are all planned before you sail, so the day itself needs nothing from you.
Other trips are built around an interest: a wellness week with daily yoga and lighter menus, a photography voyage chasing the best light on the islands, or a marine-biology trip exploring reefs that hold more than 1,000 fish species.
The islands stay the same. What changes is the reason you came.
Go further
Bring an expert
along.
Specialist guides join for the whole voyage or a few days, at a daily fee set by their expertise.
FAQ
Customisation
questions.
Length, lead time, food, access and celebrations.
How long can a voyage be?
From a short three-night escape to two weeks reaching quieter corners of Flores. Seven nights is a common length, and days can be added mid-trip.
How far ahead should I book?
For July and August, around six months ahead to secure your preferred vessel and crew. Other months are usually more flexible.
Can the chef handle dietary restrictions?
Yes. A culinary consultation before departure records allergies and needs — vegan, gluten-free, halal or specific intolerances — and menus are planned around them.
Is a phinisi suitable for guests with limited mobility?
Traditional phinisi are not built for full wheelchair access, but boarding and layouts have been adapted for limited mobility. Raise it early: changes can take 3–4 weeks.
Can you arrange a celebration on board?
Honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays — with flowers, a cake, local musicians or a beach dinner at sunset, all coordinated before you sail.
What group sizes work?
Vessels range from intimate boats for two to larger yachts for up to 14 guests, each with private cabins and shared deck space.
Guides
More in
Guides.
From the first brief to the price, the cabins and a full week afloat.
Start the brief
Tell us how
you like to travel.
Share dates, group, interests and any dietary or access needs. We match the vessel and draft a first itinerary.
WhatsApp +62 811-3941-4563 · bd@juaraholding.com
Operated by Komodo Luxury, part of Juara Holding Group — in Komodo marine tourism since 2015.